Waroona puts on a fun day out as town marks 91st Waroona Show

Waroona has once again hosted a spectacular day of entertainment as the town marked the biggest day of the year. Locals and visitors turned out in the thousands on Saturday to attend the 91st Waroona Show. There was barely walking room in some places during the day, as thousands packed the venue on a day of sunny skies and warm weather. Spectators were treated to agricultural demonstrations, with everything from sheep hearding to wood chopping on display. There was live entertainment during the day and plenty of showbag options on offer. The event culminated with the popular evening fireworks display. Waroona Agricultural Society president Nick McLarty described this year’s event as an “absolute success”. “The crowds were really good,” he said. “They were really happy to be out and enjoying the sunshine. “It was a very successful day and a very relaxed atmosphere.” He said the introduction of new, young members to the organising committee had paid off at this year’s event. “Change in any organisation is always good,” Mr McLarty said. “This year we changed the opening time from 1pm to 11am and it has really helped the event,” he said. About 300 volunteers helped make this year’s show a success, with many from outside the agricultural society volunteering their time to help make it happen. “It’s not the just the society, it’s the Lions Club, the fire brigade, the football club and everyone else who gets involved,” Mr McLarty said. Pictures from the weekend event will be published in next week’s Harvey-Waroona Reporter.